Eclectic Dining Room Ideas and Designs
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HorchowCasual, comfortable dining just got easier with this surprising mix of natural wood, neutral upholstery, and explosive color.
Natural dining table is handcrafted of reclaimed pine with a rustic bleached finish. 110"L x 40"D x 31"T. Boxed weight, approximately 243 lbs.
"Micha" host chair has a Peruvian oak frame and linen upholstery. 24"W x 22"D x 44"T. Boxed weight, approximately 42 lbs.
"Havana" Parson's chair has a handcrafted solid wood frame and cotton duck upholstery. Sold in pairs; each, 18.5"W x 22"D x 44"T. Boxed weight, approximately 38 lbs.
"Havana" slipcovers are made of linen. Tailored with a slight flounce; designed to fit Havana parson's chair. Sold in pairs.
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupDining rooms tend to be some of the most unused spaces in a home 364 days a year! Why not better use is space to support a life-style of gathering? I’ve transformed the typical dining room into a wine-tasting room complete with four comfy chairs set in a radial pattern, center cocktail table, hide rug and a built-in wine bar complete with chiller, bottle storage and an uncorking station. This room is sure to evoke a smile and be a favorite place where friends gather and linger. Meant to foster conversation, this is a real hangout space, purposefully uninterrupted with TV or other distractions. A place for a couple to talk over a glass of wine at the end of the day or a quiet place to enjoy a novel while still in ear shot of the family. It will be a very well used space.
Eclectic Dining Room Ideas and Designs
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This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind.
Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms.
Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor.
Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors.
Photographer: @MargaretRajic
Photo stylist: @Brandidevers
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